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They will watch over Jean and Barbara as they grow up, each nurturing them to become their successors—Jean will take over the Knights of Favonius, while Barbara will gradually grow into the widely recognized "Saintess of Mondstadt" and take over the church.

Barbara's current surname is Paige, but she still has the blood of the Gunnhildr family, the "Eternal Protectors of Mondstadt," flowing in her veins.

From now on, the Page family, represented by Barbara, will inherit Gunnhildr's ideals and forever protect Mondstadt's spiritual home within the Church of Favonius.

Jean and Barbara, Gunnhildr and Page, will become the purest "twin swords" of Mondstadt's future.

In this way, the Church of the West Wind, this "country within a country," will be completely returned to the control of the Knights.

These were the secrets that Simon and Frederica entrusted to Jyn before their expedition.

Grand Master Falgar can interfere with the church, but Jyn Gunnhildr cannot.

In this matter, there was nothing she could do except report to the Grand Commander.

Chapter 362 If it's difficult, then let's not do it.

Calvin understood what Qin meant, so he had now regained his composure.

Han Fulai, a high-ranking member of Liyue, suddenly got involved in this matter and reported his crimes to Leader Qin in person, which really caught him off guard.

He thought he had hidden himself well enough and disguised himself well enough to avoid attracting anyone's attention, but he never expected that his every move had already been seen by someone with ulterior motives.

This Liyue person not only discovered that he had helped the Fatui set up the ley lines, but also knew about his connection with the Treasure Raiders. To this day, Calvin still can't figure out how he was exposed. Was it just because he glanced at him when he passed by the Knights of Fatui?

He had heard that people from Liyue could fight over "What are you looking at?", but he never expected this person from Liyue to be so ruthless, wanting to kill him with a single move... Are all people from Liyue demons?!

Fortunately, this incident occurred while the Grand Master was on an expedition, and those in Mondstadt who could truly threaten him were not in the country. Jean, as the acting Grand Master, was ultimately just a junior not yet twenty years old, having only been in charge of administrative affairs for less than a year. She was still inexperienced and completely incapable of bearing the responsibility for a conflict between the Knights Order and the Church.

Should we write to the Grand Commander on the expedition for instructions? That would be ideal.

As long as Qin doesn't arrest him... no, as long as Qin lets him go back to church tonight, that's enough.

Given a little time, he could force his way into the relic storage room and destroy the "convenient gateway" left for the Fatui. Once the Fatui discovered the teleportation node had disappeared, they would know something was wrong, and someone from the "Doctor's" side would clean up the mess.

Without this evidence, there is no physical evidence for "treason," "blasphemy," or "collusion with the Fools." Among the Fools in Mondstadt, the only one who knew his "undercover" identity was his son Ylock, so there are no witnesses left.

As for the treasure-hunting group, as long as he refuses to admit it, the testimony of a few petty thieves alone won't be enough to bring down him, the acting archbishop. He can even turn the tables and say that those people were instructed by a demon from Liyue to frame him.

Thinking of this, Calvin felt relieved again, and he even began to chant scriptures in a pretentious manner again:

"The same spring will not give rise to two kinds of water, nor will the same tree bear two kinds of fruit. A person's words are the outflow of his true life. The mouth speaks what the heart is full of. Therefore, on the day of judgment, every idle word that a person has spoken will be accountable. By your words you will be justified and by your words you will be condemned."

His translation of this passage into vernacular Chinese is a threat to Han Fulai, implying that he will not let the matter rest and will make Han Fulai pay the price for his "false accusation."

Han Fulai frowned and remained silent.

He believed he had executed the plan he had discussed with Kaia perfectly, maximized the advantages of his "surprise force," and completely outmaneuvered Calvin... In fact, he was almost successful.

But the situation suddenly took a sharp turn for the worse, which was completely unexpected.

He hesitated for a moment, then decided to make one last effort: "Commander Jean, the Winter Fools are, after all, a common enemy of our two nations. If I, in my capacity as the Permanent Vice Minister of the Sea Pavilion this month, were to submit a request to you on behalf of Liyue—that you may immediately detain Calvin, and that I may accompany you throughout the investigation?"

Calvin has never actually posed any threat to Liyue and has no connection with Liyue at all. Of course, given his status and the fact that he recently helped Jean capture the Fatui lurking in Mondstadt, he can indeed make such a request.

However, by proposing cooperation between the two countries in the name of Liyue to Jean, he was already exerting diplomatic pressure, essentially asking Jean directly, "Do I have enough influence to get this done?"

Logically speaking, things shouldn't have come to this.

However, Jean still shook her head firmly: "I'm sorry, Deputy Minister Han. I am very grateful for your concern and help for Mondstadt, but Lord Calvin is a bishop of my Church of Favonius, and his affairs are, in any case, Mondstadt's internal affairs..."

There's no need to say anything more at this point.

If Han Fulai uses his identity as a Liyue knight to exert pressure, that's interfering in Mondstadt's internal affairs; if he uses his identity as a Knight of Honor, then he has to respect Jean's opinion as the Knight Commander...

If Qin doesn't agree, this matter really can't be done.

Han Fulai sighed silently.

As the saying goes, "Man proposes, God disposes." Even if the two smartest people from Liyue and Mondstadt were to get together, they couldn't predict everything, especially Jean's attitude.

Neither he nor Kaeya could have imagined that Jean, whose ideal of "protecting Mondstadt forever" was ingrained in her bones and whose work attitude was so serious that it was almost rigid, would actually protect a traitor with irrefutable evidence. Of course, they also couldn't have imagined that Jean would so firmly refuse to arrest Calvin.

He and Qin got along well, but they weren't particularly close; they weren't close enough to confide in each other.

He could tell, of course, that Qin had her reasons for her attitude. He even noticed that her gaze had been somewhat evasive when she spoke, suggesting that she might be feeling quite distressed herself...

Yes, nobody wants this, but what can we do? Are we just going to let this old scoundrel get away with it?

Calvin didn't burst out laughing, but he kept reciting scriptures like "the righteous will be saved" and "sin and punishment," giving off a sarcastic vibe of someone who had gotten a good deal but was still acting innocent.

This is Mondstadt territory after all. Even if Han Fulai is an outsider, can he suppress the local bully?

Generally speaking, even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake...

Han Fulai placed his hand on his chest and bowed slightly to Qin: "I'm sorry, Commander Qin, I've put you in a difficult position."

Qin quickly returned the greeting, but Han Fulai's next words made her freeze in place—

"If it's too difficult, then let's not do it."

To be honest, she felt like Han Fulai was about to draw his weapon at any moment.

This was a natural reaction from a martial artist. Although Han Fulai’s voice was calm, she could detect a murderous intent in his simple sentence.

Han Fulai did not draw his weapon; instead, he drew a Wind Wing, which resembled a pipe organ.

—This is the "Starry Wings" that Wendy gave him.

"The land is shattered, and the world is scarred."

"The gods have passed by, and their traces have vanished..."

As he took out the "Wings of Starlight", Han Fulai sang the "Word of Power" that Wendy had taught him, the "Song of the Wind".

The Wings of Wind spread their golden wings, emitting a powerful, low hum in the air, like a hymn played in a church—grand, solemn, and awe-inspiring.

Pure wind elements flowed through the room with his chanting, creating wisps of blue feathers in the air, like the feathers of angels in legend.

Chapter 363 Even Jesus can't save you, I'm telling you.

In the "Cat's Tail Tavern," a green poet who calls himself "the best bard in the world" is performing.

At this "Poetry Recitation Competition," he performed exceptionally well as the host, so the landlady Margaret paid him a very generous fee. In addition, Diona's cocktails were also quite delicious.

To thank the landlady for the Mora and Diona for the wine, the poet performed quite energetically, having already sung the entire "Poem of the Dragon and Freedom" and "The Four Winds".

A patron requested that he sing "To My Fair Lord," a new poem written by Sir Humphrey at the convention—this is currently the most popular song in Mondstadt taverns, and bards who want to earn more money need to know how to sing it.

Wendy certainly can too, and not only can he, but he probably sings it much better than Han Fulai, the "original composer".

As the beautiful prelude began, Wendy, having gathered his emotions, began to sing the poem in a deeply affectionate voice... but he stopped after singing only the first two lines.

Some patrons laughed and asked him if he had forgotten the lyrics, while others who knew the lyrics well kindly reminded him of them, but Wendy didn't react at all.

Well, Wendy certainly wouldn't forget her lines. Even if she did, she could improvise on the spot to get by.

The key point is that the author of "To My Fair Lord" happened to be "on the phone" with him.

In other words, Wendy heard someone singing the "Song of the Wind".

Using the power of the wind god in Mondstadt with the wind god's words is almost the same as shouting at the top of one's lungs right next to his ear. Moreover, he has only taught this "Song of the Wind" to Han Fulai.

Playing the piano and singing while talking on the phone—even Wendy couldn't do that.

So Wendy had no choice but to stop playing and focus on making the phone call. After all, Han Fulai was one of his top "candidates for justice," so he had to give him face.

The "Wings of Starlight" that he gave to Han Fulai was made by his own hands. It was a genuine artifact bestowed by the Wind God, so it was naturally closely connected to him.

While in the snowy mountains, he communicated with the demon dragon Dulin through the "Starry Wings". Transmitting a message was a basic function, and remotely activating some of the divine power attached to it was a piece of cake.

Well, he needs to finish quickly; the guests here are waiting for him to sing.

Jean and Calvin stared blankly at the wind feathers falling like snowflakes—the symbol of Barbatos, the god of wind.

He actually pulled out a divine weapon of the wind god, and was even able to draw upon the wind god's power.

Amidst the swirling feathers of light, Han Fulai stared expressionlessly at Calvin's blank face.

“I remember that the Church of the West Wind should be full of believers who serve the wind god Barbatos, right? I also remember you saying that you were willing to accept the ‘divine judgment’, right? Now, on behalf of the will of the wind god Barbatos, I hereby announce the divine judgment to you—former Cardinal John Calvin of the Church of the West Wind has betrayed the wind god, blasphemed the faith, and is found guilty.”

The azure feathers seemed to possess a spirit, forming a ring around Calvin's feet. A wind barrier rose from the feathers, forming a wall of wind that bound Calvin within it—this was the so-called "drawing a circle on the ground to imprison him."

Han Fulai whispered "thank you" to the Wind Wings, then looked at the leader of the Qin Guild: "With the Wind God's decree, we shouldn't need to wait for Grand Master Falga's reply anymore, right?"

Qin paused for a moment, then suddenly realized.

In Mondstadt, the most influential "local tyrant" is neither the Knights of Favonius nor the Church, but the wind god Barbatos.

Barbatos has already given an oracle, what more needs to be said?

Jean immediately ran out of the office as fast as she could—she was going to call someone to arrest Calvin, and at the same time, she was going to find someone to notify Lisa and Nimf to investigate the ley lines and obtain evidence of their crimes.

Now only Han Fulai and Calvin, who was trapped by the wind barrier, remained in the office.

Calvin seemed to age ten years in an instant, and his legs gave way, causing him to kneel on the ground.

His withered, trembling hands seemed to want to pound the wind wall that trapped him, but he couldn't even muster the courage to let his fingers touch it.

The gods... would they really bring down judgment on me?

Having served the Wind God his entire life, the only time he truly witnessed a miracle from the Wind God was when he was being punished…

Han Fulai retracted his Wind Wings, squatted down in front of the wind wall, and looked at Calvin as if he were looking at a caged bird, as if he wanted to hear what else Calvin could say.

Calvin's lips moved, but he couldn't utter a coherent sentence.

Han Fulai shook his head at Calvin with pity.

Actually, if it had happened two days earlier, he wouldn't have dared to use "Starry Wings" as a trump card. His relationship with Wendy wasn't that close yet; whether Wendy helped him or not depended on his mood. But now it's different. He passed Wendy's trial yesterday, and Wendy even sent him to the skies to take the brunt of the lightning strike. So at least he should be protected on the ground, right?

Although he tried his best to resolve the matter through normal means, Calvin, disguised as the priest of the wind god, was a troublesome local bully... so he had no choice but to ask the local bully to suppress the local bully.

...That's how this matter was handled; it didn't give Director Qin much face. I hope she doesn't mind.

He tapped the wind barrier with his knuckles. It felt like solid rubber, which could deform under external force but was incredibly tough. It seemed that any attack would be deflected back by this wall.

The invisible walls surrounding treasure chests in games seem to have the same feel to them, and today I've seen the real thing.

I wonder if I'll be able to borrow Wendy's wind power like this in the future? Or... maybe I should bring some good wine tonight and discuss it with him?

As he was thinking this, Calvin seemed to react slightly to his actions.

"please……"

"please?"

“…Please…forgive me…” Calvin lowered his head and crawled on his knees to beg for mercy.

He wondered if things would have turned out differently if he had humbly apologized to Han Fulai back in church.

Han Fu glanced at Calvin's thinning hair and slowly said, "'God says: Each person will die because of their own sins; everyone who eats sour grapes will have their teeth ache.'"

"If all you do is chant scriptures, then chant them properly. Don't try to get involved in politics. In this world, you need a powerful backer. Who is your backer? The executor of the Fools? Or the Queen of Winter? Does it matter? If something happens to you, will anyone help you?"

Calvin's face gradually turned ashen, and his eyes became increasingly vacant.

He had realized that power, status, immortality... were all insignificant before the true God. If it weren't for his ridiculous greed and ambition, he should have lived a peaceful life as a cardinal, a theologian who wrote books and made great contributions, and perhaps future generations would still admire him greatly... But now, he had lost everything, and what had he gained?

"You're finished. Even Jesus can't save you, I'm telling you."

Han Fulai stood up and strode away.

Calvin was left with only one question—who was Jesus?

Chapter 364 The Man Who Inadvertently Saved Mondstadt

The Knights' headquarters was brightly lit that night, with many people bustling in and out.

Even Miss Lisa, who hates working overtime and fieldwork the most, led a team on a mission tonight, and many knights who were on vacation were suddenly recalled by Captain Jean to work overtime. The task Captain Jean gave them was to escort the mages in the mage squad to remove the "leyline nodes" in the Mondstadt region.

—Calvin, the former acting archbishop of the Church of Favonius who was secretly detained, revealed a shocking secret: the "portals" he helped the Fools set up in Mondstadt were not limited to the one in the church's basement.

As a renowned theologian in Mondstadt, Calvin was frequently invited to travel throughout Mondstadt to spread the "gods" of the wind god to the local residents. His travels covered almost all the strategically important strongholds in Mondstadt, such as Springvale, an agricultural base, and Thornport, Mondstadt's only seaport.

In addition, there are ancient ruins like the "Wind Dragon Ruins" and the "Eagle Gate" where the Fatui have set up their own teleportation nodes.

This was also one of Ylock's missions in Mondstadt.

At that time, the Wind God was asleep, and the main force of the Knights of Favonius was on a campaign. There were not even enough people to patrol the outskirts and borders of Mondstadt. It was the weakest moment for Mondstadt. Calvin and his son, who were moles who were hidden in Mondstadt and familiar with the situation, took the opportunity to help Winter establish many "backdoors" in Mondstadt.

Once the situation between Mondstadt and Winterbreak deteriorates to the point of war, the lurking Fools will take on the task of "Sir, this way!" and help Winterbreak's army "open the gates".

Of course, the locations of those Leyline nodes set up by the Fools themselves were secrets, known only to the deceased Iroq.

In fact, if Ilrock had been willing to consume their stored magical resources, he could have easily escaped with his subordinates through these portals. This is probably why Ilrock was so confident when fighting Diluc – he could always teleport away.

Unfortunately, he never imagined he wouldn't even have a chance to escape...